Alabama seafood industry gains from Louisiana's loss

Nearly two years after the devastating 2005 storm season, Louisiana's seafood industry still hasn't bounced back completely, leaving a greater share of the business for Alabama.

Statistical analysis from the National Marine Fisheries Service shows that Texas and Alabama have seen a significant increase in seafood catch since Hurricane Katrina destroyed seafood processing houses and thousands of boats in Louisiana.

According to the Mobile Press-Register, Louisiana's seafood landings have shrunk more than 20 percent. Alabama, generally the Gulf's smallest seafood producer, saw a 30 percent increase in landings in 2006 as compared to average landings from 2001 through 2004.

Joey Rodriguez, a Bayou La Batre boat builder and part-owner of the Gulf shrimp trawler Nemesis said it is nearly impossible to find a processing house in Louisiana now that isn't overwhelmed with fish and other seafood.

It was pitched an opportunity to bring economic growth to the north side of Lake Charles, but now ti seems the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project will never come to fruition. The second phase still hasn't been completed to connect Enterprise Boulevard to Highway 171. Wednesday night city council member Mary Morris suggested another plan to get things rolling. Restaurants, condos and retail outlets was suppose to come for North Lake Charles, but it's been ...

It was pitched an opportunity to bring economic growth to the north side of Lake Charles, but now ti seems the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project will never come to fruition. The second phase still hasn't been completed to connect Enterprise Boulevard to Highway 171. Wednesday night city council member Mary Morris suggested another plan to get things rolling. Restaurants, condos and retail outlets was suppose to come for North Lake Charles, but it's been ...

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that construction work on I-10 in Lake Charles is scheduled to begin on March 3. The expansion joints on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge need maintenance which will be performed by C.E.C, Inc., a Lafayette-based company. The construction of the I-10 bridge must take place in order to handle the traffic volume anticipated during the upcoming I-210 re-decking project. The $8.5 million project on I-10 ...More >>

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that construction work on I-10 in Lake Charles is scheduled to begin on March 3. The expansion joints on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge need maintenance which will be performed by C.E.C, Inc., a Lafayette-based company. The construction of the I-10 bridge must take place in order to handle the traffic volume anticipated during the upcoming I-210 re-decking project. The $8.5 million project on I-10 ...More >>

Copycat threats to schools have been report to law enforcement agencies across the country, state, and in Southwest Louisiana. Multiple suspects have been arrested, many charged with terrorizing, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $15,000 if charged as an adult. However, according to Louisiana State Police, the majority of the threats received were found to have no credible danger to public safety. "Although we highly encourage cit...

Copycat threats to schools have been report to law enforcement agencies across the country, state, and in Southwest Louisiana. Multiple suspects have been arrested, many charged with terrorizing, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $15,000 if charged as an adult. However, according to Louisiana State Police, the majority of the threats received were found to have no credible danger to public safety. "Although we highly encourage cit...

For tonight, scattered showers will be possible with just a few thunderstorms. The risk of severe weather is very low and rainfall should be lighter than earlier today, limiting the flood potential. Temperatures will not cool down very much with lows in the upper 60s.

For tonight, scattered showers will be possible with just a few thunderstorms. The risk of severe weather is very low and rainfall should be lighter than earlier today, limiting the flood potential. Temperatures will not cool down very much with lows in the upper 60s.

Brookshire Grocery Company is sending WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Memorial. The trip is all-expense paid and Brookshire is accepting applications for it's 15th "Heroes Flight." "Our Company is tremendously grateful for the military men and women who serve our nation," says Chairman of the Board and CEO for Brookshire Grocery Co. Brad Brookshire, "We are honored to have escorted more than 400 WWII veterans to our nation's capital...

Brookshire Grocery Company is sending WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Memorial. The trip is all-expense paid and Brookshire is accepting applications for it's 15th "Heroes Flight." "Our Company is tremendously grateful for the military men and women who serve our nation," says Chairman of the Board and CEO for Brookshire Grocery Co. Brad Brookshire, "We are honored to have escorted more than 400 WWII veterans to our nation's capital...